Nigeria is known around the world for producing some of the finest footballers. The Nigerian footballers have graced the grandest tournaments worldwide, especially in Europe.
Many punters on Betway soccer betting that wager on the top European leagues have come across these Nigerian stars in their match analysis. Below are the top five Nigerian footballers in Europe this season.
5. Leon Balogun
Leon plays for Rangers in the Scottish Premier League. Rangers are currently dominating the league as they are top of the table, 19 points clear of second-placed Celtics. Leon has been a rock in the Rangers’ defense, helping them keep several clean sheets. He is also among the most consistent Nigerian players in Europe right now.
4. David Okereke
Okereke plays for Belgian Club Brugge in the Belgian Jupiler League. He has already scored four goals this season. At 23, the Nigerian still has a lot of development to do in his game. His contributions to his team have earned him a spot on this list.
3. Taiwo Awoniyi
Taiwo plays for German side FC Union Berlin. He was a key player when his side overcame Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in December in a win that even the punters on Betway could not have predicted. His club acknowledged his contribution that it took to social media to shower him with praises for his contribution.
His 2021 looks bright as he started the year by scoring against Werder Bremen in the first match. He looks set to continue his goal-scoring prowess as the season progresses. If he keeps up his performances, he might attract some suitors in the summer transfer window.
2. Paul Onuachu
Onuachu is currently contracted with Racing Genk. He is arguably the most consistent player on this list. Even though his international performances are awful, his club performances are outstanding.
His intelligent movement in the opponent’s penalty area has seen him grab some beautiful goals for his club. His clinical finishes have enabled him to score 15 goals so far this season.
1. Wilfred Ndidi
Ndidi is an essential player for Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City. His season had hit a snag when he had to stay on the sidelines for three months nursing a groin injury. However, he overcame the injury and came back stronger.
He is so crucial in the Foxes’ midfield as they rely on him to win tackles, recover balls and protect the defense. When he was away, even punters on Betway had to adjust their betting strategies regarding Leicester.
His importance was seen in the 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur. In the game, Ndidi made 19 recoveries; no other player in the EPL has achieved such numbers this season. He also put in a similar performance against Manchester United in a game they drew 2-2. Based on the current form, he is undeniably the best Nigerian player in Europe.
Final Thoughts
This is a unique season, and there are many other talented Nigerian players in Europe. As the season progresses, there could be a shift in the power rankings. At the tail-end of the season, the top five list could be surprising!